Towel Tipster

Quality Cotton towels are more than something you use to dry yourself after a bath. They’re bathroom décor essentials that should make your bathroom look stunning. But before they can, it’s important that they serve their main purpose by effectively soaking up water. Naturally, 100% quality cotton towels always rise to the occasion, unlike synthetic fibers and blends. Better quality means greater absorbency and an all-around richer appearance.

Here’s a little push in the right direction toward finding the perfect set of quality cotton towels:

Decide on the type of towels you feel best suit your décor plans for bathroom home décor. Consider these:

Terry:

Cotton terry towels are woven on a loom that uses additional yarn to form loops called “pile” or “loop surfaces.”

Velour:

Velour towels are similar to terry, but the loops are sheared to a shorter length on one side. Some people prefer the decorative sheen that results. The terry side should face the skin for optimum drying.

Printed:

Colorful designs are printed on the surface of both terry and velour towels.

Jacquard:

These towels feature a decorative area of slightly upraised fabric, which is woven into the towel on a jacquard loom.

Embellished:

To add a decorative flair to a bathroom, some manufacturers add embroidery or trim to a towel.

While you’re in the store searching for your new set of 100% quality cotton towels, keep in mind the size of towels that would give your bathroom the perfect touch. Larger towels provide more extravagance, while smaller ones add attractive accents to the setting. Consider these:

Fingertip towels: Average size is 11” x 18”

Washcloths: Average size is 13” x 13”

Hand towels: Average size is 16” x 30”

Bath and oversize (beach) towels: Average size is 28” x 54”

And, of course, the quality of towel should be the most important, if not the deciding factor, when buying new towels. Consider this:

Buying high-quality natural cotton bath towels will save you money in the long run. Cheaper, MYSTERY FABRIC™ blends often wear faster than 100% cotton. Always seek out 100% cotton items tagged with the Natural™ Seal of Cotton trademark to ensure you’re getting the best quality cotton towels.

Thick, tightly packed loops in the stitch of the towel ensure greater absorbency. If you can see the base of the towel, you may want to look for better quality cotton towels.

Pick it up! A high-quality cotton towel will feel heavier than it looks, which is a good indicator of its capacity for absorbency.

Double-turned edges with double stitching are the key to durability. This reinforcement diminishes fraying at the edges, which will give your towels a long life.